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Topic: power draw of rme adi-2 dac fs

i want to use a device that will send a 12v trigger to my monoblock amps, since the rme dac has no 12v trigger.

my idea is to plugnthe rme dac into another device like a smart power strip which detects a 15w power draw from the rme dac and sends a 12v signal to my amps to turn them on.

the device needs at least a 15w power draw.

can someone from rme confirm the dac fs draws 15w?

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Re: power draw of rme adi-2 dac fs

no. The dac is very efficient and does not draw that much

  • Registered: 2021-01-24
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Re: power draw of rme adi-2 dac fs

any idea what i could use as a trigger to my amps sine the rme has no 12v trigger?

4 Reply by KaiS (edited by KaiS 2021-01-29 17:20:41)

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Re: power draw of rme adi-2 dac fs

Zathrus1 wrote:

any idea what i could use as a trigger to my amps sine the rme has no 12v trigger?

These so called Master/Slave powerstrips come in different flavours.

Get one that is more sensitive.
ADI-2 DAC draws a nominal 7 W line power when idle.

Or use a switched power strip for the amps, close to where you sit.


THIS IS ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED PEOPLE:
If you’re capable and willing to build something:
https://smile.amazon.de/Unbekannt-MASTE … mp;sr=8-14
Be carefull, you’re working with dangerous voltages if you do!

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  • Registered: 2021-01-07
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Re: power draw of rme adi-2 dac fs

KaiS wrote:

Or use a switched power strip for the amps, close to where you sit.

I noticed this - a remote-control power strip for only £$E20:
https://www.diy.com/departments/masterp … 706_BQ.prd